Chapter 364

• "Oh, she is?" His eyebrows arched in intrigue, mirroring my own curiosity. Chiara’s resistance to the pull of her true mate had no logical basis beyond her own fear. But fear was a foe she had vanquished countless times—during grueling training sessions and as she mastered her magic. If anyone could face the unknown with resolve, it was Chiara, steadfast as ever.
• "I was actually catching up with Emiliano," Leonardo said, his voice calm but laced with significance. "And before you start blaming yourself for forgetting, let me remind you—you planned this entire event. You've been juggling a lot. No one expects you to catch every detail."
• "You're sure he’s not upset?" I sighed, frustrated that Emiliano’s arrival tonight had somehow escaped me.